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Sailors in a submarine load a torpedo during World War II (1939-1945). The torpedo launches from the submarine like a bullet. German submarines used torpedoes to sink many ships during the war.

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In 1800, a US inventor designed the first modern submarine. This submarine was shaped like a cigar. It also had a tower made of copper. The tower let sailors navigate while the submarine was underwater. A propeller powered the submarine below water. The submarine used a mast and sail above water.

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Making Connections

Text-to-Self

Would you like to travel in a submarine? Why or why not?

Text-to-Text

Have you read books about other military vehicles? What do those vehicles have in common with submarines?

Text-to-World

Military submarines are often used to explore areas. Why would traveling underwater be helpful for doing this task?

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